Volvo XC90 years to avoid
The Volvo XC90 years to avoid are 2004, 2016, 2005, 2003, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2015 is the cleanest year on record.
2,221
Total complaints
35
Recall campaigns
2003–2025
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
XC90 years to avoid
Every XC90 year
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo XC90 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the XC90 years to avoid are 2004, 2016, 2005, 2003, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2015.
What is the best year for the Volvo XC90?
By complaint volume, 2015 has the cleanest NHTSA record among XC90 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo XC90 have?
Across all model years, the XC90 has 35 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,221 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.